Chapter 35 hapter 35 But roughhousing? That was just siblings messing around. One was a crime; the other, a misunderstanding. The weight of each would be judged accordingly. Willow dug her nails into her palm, wavering. Just then, a deep, authoritative voice rang out, “What on earth is going on
Chapter 34 Athena suddenly turned to face him, her icy stare making Matthew freeze. He had never seen her look like this before – so fierce, so wild. She looked like a cornered animal, small but unyielding, baring her claws in defiance. While he was still caught off guard, Athena
Chapter 33 Chapter 33 Tears brimmed in her eyes, but she bit her lip hard, refusing to let them fall. Forcing a shaky smile, she turned to Matthew and said, “ It’s alright… I just lost my balance. It had nothing to do with Athena p> The maid behind them
Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Athena looked at Joseph with a cold, detached gaze, the barest hint of a smile on her lips. But the mockery in her eyes made Joseph so uneasy he couldn’t even meet her stare. “Lord Joseph, you sure have a selective memory. Skipping class to hang
Chapter 31 Chapter 31 Athena smiled faintly, her expression unconcerned. “Lord Matthew, are you asking about these scars because you plan to avenge me p> Matthew paused, momentarily taken aback. While he felt for Athena, he also understood that life in the military meant hardship–it was inevitable. He thought, ‘If
Chapter 30 Matthew’s face darkened, his expression as black as the bottom of a pot, filled with seething anger. He thought, ‘Athena, how dare you p> “Athena has some nerve,” he said, his voice low and sharp with fury. Aliza flinched, lowering her head in fear. “Lord Joseph, please don’t
Chapter 29 hapter 29 Just as Aliza was about to return to her room, she heard a voice from nearby. “Lord Joseph and Lord Matthew are back p> She paused, her face lighting up with a smile of delight. Eloise had three sons and one daughter. Her eldest son, Nicolas,
Chapter 28 Chapter 28 “Lady Margaret should be waking up soon, so I must return to look after her, ” Gwen nodded slightly to Athena before turning to leave. Athena watched her walk away and was about to head back to her courtyard when someone suddenly blocked her way. Michael
Chapter 27 Chapter 27 Athena’s gaze flicked over him coldly. “What’s there to be satisfied about? It wasn’t Willow who was punished. You took her punishment, so why would I be the one moved?” Her tone was frigid, laced with sarcasm. Nicolas felt like he’d been struck by a needle.
Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Chapter 26 A cold laugh suddenly broke the silence. “So, according to you, I must be the villain here? I’m the one suffering, yet you’re trying to throw the blame on me? ” Willow looked up and met Athena’s icy gaze. She flinched and quickly shook
Chapter 25 Chapter 25 Henry stepped forward, clearly displeased. “What is the meaning of this, Gwen p> If Gwen weren’t someone close to Margaret, he would have ordered her thrown out already. Nicolas and Eloise also looked confused. Gwen stood straight, her expression stern and commanding. She turned to Siena
Chapter 24 Chapter 24 “Now, here’s what I want to know: that day you came to my room to deliver medicine, and Lord Osborne was there too. Afterward, it was you who followed him out, and then you left the manor. Tell me, what does that have to do with
Chapter 23 Chapter 23 If Margaret finds out about this, she definitely won’t show any mercy. Whether or not this matter was instigated by Willow, she would still face punishment according to the family rules. In the end, Eloise had no choice but to relent. “ I’ll ask p> She
Chapter 22 Chapter 22 The coldness in Athena’s eyes made Rose tremble with fear. She knew Athena was someone who would follow through on her threats. With a sob, she repeated the words she had just spoken. As soon as she finished, both Eloise and Nicolas’s expressions changed dramatically. Now
Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Athena stopped in her tracks, and Aliza gasped, too scared to even breathe. She stole a quick glance at Athena and saw the dark look on her face. Athena subtly motioned for her to check the situation. Aliza gathered her courage and stepped forward, snapping, “How
Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Athena’s Snowdrop Wing was quite a distance from Margaret’s quarters. She had to cross a long covered walkway, pass by a pond, and go through an archway before finally reaching the Starling House, where Margaret was. As she neared the pond, she noticed Willow’s courtyard in
Chapter 19 Chapter 19 The house doctor shook his head, picked up his medical box, and left. Nicolas stepped into the room, feeling at a loss for the first time, unsure of what to say. At that moment, Athena woke up. Nicolas turned his gaze away, hesitated for a moment,
Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Willow’s sobbing stopped the moment Athena fainted. “Get the house doctor, quickly!” At Henry’s low command, the maidservants scrambled to help Athena, rushing forward in a flurry. But there was someone faster, heading toward her before they could even get close. Just as Michael was about
Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Perhaps it was the rain she’d been caught in yesterday, but Athena felt lightheaded and unsteady, and the heat in her body. was becoming more and more overwhelming. Michael quickly noticed that something was wrong with her. Her face was unusually pale, and a thin layer
Chapter 16 hapter 16 Athena’s voice was flat, almost emotionless – but the scorn in her eyes was unmistakable, and Willow saw it clearly. She was being forced to choose: cut ties with the duke’s estate … or go back. Willow’s face went sheet white. She swayed on her feet,